Cornell University Athletics

Joined Cornell Athletics Staff: 2022

At Cornell: Ellyn is the Assistant Director of Annual Giving, where she leads mass solicitation efforts for both Student & Campus Life (SCL) and Athletics. She develops and executes strategic, compelling campaigns that engage alumni, families, and friends in supporting transformative student experiences. Ellyn works collaboratively across the team and centrally to drive participation, build donor engagement, and help meet ambitious annual fundraising goals. She is passionate about creating broad impact and strengthening the connection between the Cornell community and today’s students.

Prior to Cornell: Prior to joining Cornell, Ellyn served as an assistant women’s soccer coach at Ithaca College, where she mentored student-athletes and supported their growth on and off the field. Her background in athletics and student support fuels her deep passion for the student experience and its power to enhance academic success, leadership development, and lifelong connection to the university community.

Education: Ithaca College ‘14, MBA ‘22

Personal: A townie, Ellyn enjoys spending time on the lake with her boyfriend, Pat, and 2 golden retrievers